(v) Conduct unbecoming to the public interest or obstructs efficiency in public services;

(vi) Not a short cut to avoid disciplinary proceedings and should not be resorted to as a punitive measure.

3. It may be observed that ACRs/APARs are one of the vital inputs in facilitating the said review under FR 56(j) and the same information have to be assessed by the Review Committee. It has, however, been noted that many PSOs have deficient ACRs/APARs. The position regarding availability of ACRs/APARs in respect of such officer is annexed herewith.

4. The concerned cadre units and the officers concerned are, therefore, requested to forward the deficient ACRs/APARs immediately to this Department but not later than 28.09.2015 in any case. In case, the deficient ACRs/APARs are not received by 28.09.2015, this Division will be constrained to submit the available records before the Committee and a decision may accordingly be taken by the Committee.

(Kameshwar Mishra)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel: 24623157